3 Warning! Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance have been included with this product. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 80-0 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Caution: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug. Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Always be careful when using this product. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your DIRECTV HD Receiver. ) Read these instructions. ) Keep these instructions. ) Heed all warnings. ) Follow all instructions. ) Do not use this apparatus near water. ) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 0) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. ) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. ) Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a used, caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. ) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. This device complies with part of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: () This device may not cause harmful interference, and () This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. This satellite receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with.9 of the FCC rules. Note you should use the Telephone line cord which is supplied with the machine. If you are replacing it with the other vendor's part, it should be minimum AWG # or larger gage.

4 Notices Attention Telephone Line Interruption A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV HD Receiver are toll free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 0 seconds. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. Trademark and copyright statements Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics. 00 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp, and are used with permission. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-d symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved. Macrovision Information This equipment incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology is granted by Macrovision for home and other limited DBS IRD pay per view uses only. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Program Recording Restrictions All other taping is expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be taped. An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your program provider for details. High definition broadcast copyright limitations Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. (Also, whenever possible you should connect both HD and SD interfaces to permit SD viewing of programs if HD viewing is restricted due to copyright restrictions.) Owner's Record The model number, serial numbers, Access Card Number and Receiver ID are located on the rear panel of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. The number for the Access Card is on the back of the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers for reference when calling your sales or service representative regarding this product. Model Number: Serial Number: Access Card Number: Receiver ID: Customer Support For DIRECTV Programming For subscription information, or to resolve problems related to programming, call: DIRECTV at -800-DIRECTV ( ) or visit the DIRECTV Web site (DIRECTV.com). For Installation To arrange for the installation of your DIRECTV HD Receiver, call the dealer from whom you purchased your system. For Hardware To resolve problems related to this DIRECTV HD Receiver, call Samsung Customer Support at

5 SAMSUNG DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG manufactured product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One () Year Parts and Labor* (*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use) This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG s authorized service center. Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, which ever is longer. SAMSUNG s obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG under the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the applicable end user license agreement. Non-SAMSUNG hardware and software products are provided on an AS IS basis. However, non-samsung manufacturers, suppliers, publishers, and service providers may provide their own warranties. This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, and except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this statement, noncommercial use of this product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this product was not intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this product or result in service problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal or reinstallation; reception problems and distortion related to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE OREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To obtain warranty hardware service, please contact SAMSUNG at: SAMSUNG CUSTOMER SERVICE 00 VALLEY ROAD, SUITE 0, MT ARLINGTON, NJ 078, TEL: , FAX: and SAMSUNGUSA.COM 7

6 TABLE OF C ONTENTS TABLE OF C ONTENTS 8 Chapter : Technical overview What are Analog TV, DTV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV HD Receiver? What equipment is required to view HDTV programming? Resolution and interlacing Video output/input options Aspect ratio Screen formats Dolby Digital Chapter : Getting started Box contents Front panel controls and lights Back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card Chapter : Setting up and connecting Before making connections Jacks and cables Connecting your DIRECTV HD Receiver Connecting the VCR control cable Turning on the DIRECTV HD Receiver for the first time Memorizing Channels Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles Checking the satellite signal strength Setting the dish type Using Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the DIRECTV HD Receiver Testing the Signal Strength Setting up local networks Scanning off-air and cable TV channels Activating your DIRECTV account Upgrades Chapter : Watching TV Remote control overview Changing channels Adjusting the volume Getting help Getting information on the TV program you are watching Finding out what s on: the Guides Searching for programs in the Guide Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Changing the User setting Pay per view programs Chapter : Program reminders and recording timers Setting up the VCR control Scheduling program reminders and recording timers Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Chapter : User profiles User profiles basics Editing user profile names Editing channel lists Setting ratings limits Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucency Setting the current user profile Locking and unlocking your DIRECTV System Chapter 7: Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Reading your mail Setting system preferences Reviewing and controlling caller ID Setting the Local Time options Adjusting the Raster(Picture) Centering Installing a new Access Card Setting Remote control type Setting RF Remote control ID (Optional) Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your DIRECTV HD Receiver Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Viewing fun system extras Testing the DIRECTV HD Receiver Chapter 8: Programming the remote control Programming the IR remote control Operating a device with your programmed remote control Programming the RF remote control (optional) Operating a device with your programmed remote control (RF)...09 Code lists Appendix: Troubleshooting and specifications Troubleshooting Specifications

7 CHAPTER Technical overview CHAPTER Technical overview Chapter : Technical overview This chapter explains the technical capabilities of the DIRECTV HD Receiver, and provides background information on digital television. Topics covered here include: What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV HD Receiver? What equipment is required to view HDTV programming? Resolution and interlacing Video output options Aspect ratio Screen formats Dolby Digital. What are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Analog TV Analog TV is the TV you re probably most familiar with. Most of the TV broadcasts you receive via a standard off-air antenna or from your local cable company are analog TV broadcasts. Digital TV Digital television (sometimes called DTV) is a newer method of broadcasting TV signals that delivers higher quality audio and video. Digital TV is broadcast in two sets of formats, SDTV and HDTV. NTSC NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) refers to the group that first established the standards used for conventional analog television broadcasts and TV equipment. What kinds of TV programming can I watch with the DIRECTV HD Receiver? The DIRECTV HD Receiver provides you with the ability to receive television programs from a wide range of sources, and to display them on virtually any TV or monitor. Using the Air In, Satellite In, and Cable In jacks on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver, you can receive television programs from: HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV programming via digital satellites (through the Satellite In jack). Local off-air analog television broadcasts (NTSC), and local off-air digital broadcasts (ATSC) (through the Air In jack). Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming (through the Cable In jack). To view cable TV or DIRECTV programming, programming subscriptions are also required. What equipment is required to view HDTV programming? To view HDTV programming, in addition to your DIRECTV HD Receiver, you will need an HDTV monitor or television set. For DIRECTV High-Definition programming, you ll also need an oval triple LNB multi-satellite dish, including a Sat C LNB (a dish that can receive signals from all of the satellite locations providing DIRECTV programming). To receive analog and digital off-air television broadcasts, you ll need an off-air antenna. To receive cable TV programming, you ll need a cable TV connection (provided by your local cable TV service provider). ATSC ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) is the group who have been working to establish the standards for digital television broadcasts and digital television equipment including both SDTV and HDTV. SDTV SDTV is a digital TV format that provides a high quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on standard TV sets (see more on resolutions later in this chapter). HDTV HDTV is a digital TV format that provides the highest quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on computer monitors and HDTV-ready TV displays. 0

8 CHAPTER CHAPTER Technical overview Technical overview Resolution and interlacing Two of the elements that determine the quality of a TV picture are resolution and interlacing. Resolution: For TV equipment and broadcasts, resolution is defined by the number of horizontal lines displayed to make up each frame of a video image. The more lines of resolution used to draw each frame of video, the more detailed and sharp the picture will be. Standard TV resolution uses 80 horizontal lines to make up each frame of video. HDTV uses either 70 lines, or 080 lines to make each video frame. Interlacing: When TVs display video, they display a new video frame at a rate that is faster than your eye can see (from to 0 frames per second, depending on the TV and broadcast). Interlacing refers to whether each of those frames contains all of the lines of video for each frame or every other line. Interlaced signals take every other line from frames of video (each lasting /0th of a second), and combine them into one frame lasting /0th of a second. In this way, interlacing tricks your eye into thinking it is seeing twice the resolution that is actually being displayed. In non-interlaced video, (referred to as progressive scan video), video frames are displayed every /0th of a second containing all of the lines of video information for each frame. The specifications for video resolutions are usually stated by giving the number of horizontal lines, followed by either the letter i, for interlaced video, or p for progressive scan video. Most standard TV broadcasts are 80i (80 lines of interlaced video resolution). Some DVDs and non-hdtv digital TV broadcasts use 80p. The ATSC specification for HDTV broadcasts and equipment requires either 080i or 70p. While there is some debate as to whether it is better to have more lines that are interlaced (080i), or fewer lines that are progressively scanned (70p), it is generally accepted that 080i is the highest quality video format. Video output/input options The DIRECTV HD Receiver is able to receive broadcasts in any of the resolutions mentioned above. It can also display programs on TVs capable of displaying any of those resolutions. To set up your DIRECTV HD Receiver to handle the combinations of incoming video formats and TV display capabilities, you simply set the Resolution button on the front panel to match the highest resolution your TV is capable of displaying. (If you re not sure about your TV s resolution, see your TV s manual for this specification.) The DIRECTV HD Receiver will then do the appropriate conversion from input signal format to display format. The table below details the results you get with each combination of input signal format and TV display format. HDTV and SDTV DIRECTV programming via digital satellites (through the Satellite In jack). Local off-air analog television broadcasts (NTSC), and local off-air digital broadcasts (ATSC) (through the Air In jack). Unscrambled analog cable TV services for unscrambled cable programming (through the Cable In jack). Various external input signals received through the external input terminal (i.e., DVD, DVHS) The DIRECTV HD Receiver provides several display formats as shown in the following table. It also shows the formats available at each output terminal. With the Resolution button set to : 080i mode 70p mode 80p/i mode Native mode Native mode Native mode Output Connection YPbPr RGB DVI S-Video Video Input Signal format all formats all formats all formats 80p/i 70p 080i 80p/i 70p 080i 80p/i 70p 080i Output Display format 080i 70p 80p/i 80p/i 70p 080i 80p/i 080i 80p/i 70p Available Formats 080i/70p/80p/i/Native/ Native/ Native 080i/70p/80p/i/Native/ Native/ Native 080i/70p/80p/i/Native/ Native/ Native 80i 80i When you press the Resolution button on the front panel or the remote control, the display format will be switched between 080i, 70p, 80p/i, Native, Native and Native. All input signal formats in the 080i, 70p and 80p/i modes will be converted to the selected display format. The output display format in the Native, Native and Native modes will be automatically changed according to the input signal format as shown in the above table.

9 CHAPTER CHAPTER Technical overview Technical overview For example, if you have a standard resolution TV, you would set the Resolution button to 80p/i. Then programs received by the DIRECTV HD Receiver at any resolution would be converted to a resolution of 80p or 80i for display on your television. This information can also be helpful when deciding how to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV HD Receiver. For example, if you have a High Definition TV capable of displaying 080i, and a standard VCR, you would want to use the COMPONENT, RGB or DVI jacks (whichever your TV accepts) to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to your TV. You would then use the VIDEO OUT jack to connect your VCR. This will provide each device with the highest quality video signal it is capable of using. NOTE If you connect your TV to one of the composite video out jacks (VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT), and you view a HD program with the DIRECTV HD Receiver s RESOLUTION button set to either 70p or 080i, the picture will be slightly cropped at the top and bottom (the very top and bottom edges of the image will not appear on the TV screen). To avoid this problem, set the RESOLUTION button to the 80p/i position if your TV is connected to one of the composite video outputs. Also, since the RGB, COMPONENT and DVI jacks do not output the 80i video format, do not connect a standard definition TV capable of displaying only 80i video to the RGB, COMPONENT or DVI jacks. If you use the DVI jack, for the best access to HD programming, connect the DVI/HDCP output to the corresponding DVI/HDCP input on your HD Television (HDTV) or HDTV Monitor that supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) technology. Aspect ratio In addition to resolution and interlacing, HDTV is also defined by the aspect ratio of its broadcasts. Aspect ratio means the shape of the screen as defined by the ratio of the screen s width to its height. For analog TV and SDTV, the aspect ratio is units wide by units high (usually written :). This is the familiar shape of conventional TVs slightly wider than they are tall. For HDTV broadcasts, the aspect ratio is :9 (nearly twice as wide as it is tall). This is, not coincidentally, more like the shape of movies shown in theaters. This makes HDTV an ideal format for broadcasting and viewing movies on a TV. But what happens if you are watching a nearly square-shaped : broadcast on a rectangular :9 TV, or vice-versa? The DIRECTV HD Receiver allows you to choose from a variety of screen formats to help you deal with those scenarios. Screen formats To deal with the mismatches that can occur between the shapes of TVs and the aspect ratios of program broadcasts, the DIRECTV HD Receiver provides you with a set of screen format controls. These controls allow you to pick a format to use for both : TVs showing :9 programs, and for :9 TVs showing : programs. Here is an explanation of the options. (Details for setting this preference are included in Chapter 7.)

10 CHAPTER Technical overview CHAPTER Technical overview : TVs showing :9 programs For a standard : TV showing a widescreen program, the program is too wide to fit on the screen. The DIRECTV HD Receiver gives you ways to fix the problem: :9 TVs showing : programs For a wide screen :9 TV showing a standard : TV program, the program is too tall to fit on the screen. The DIRECTV HD Receiver gives you ways to fix the problem: Letter box: If you choose the letter box format, the :9 image is shrunk until the entire width of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained, the image is no longer tall enough to fill your screen, so black/gray bars are seen at the top and bottom of the screen. Full: If you set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the Full setting, :9 images are stretched to fit the height of the screen, like in the Letter box format. But instead of applying black/gray bars to the top and bottom of the screen, the program image is stretched vertically until it is tall enough to fill your screen. Your entire TV screen is full, but the program images are a little stretched to compensate for the program to screen mismatch. Pillar box: If you choose the pillar box format, the : image is shrunk until the entire height of the program fits on your TV. Since the aspect ratio of the program is maintained, the image is no longer wide enough to fill your screen, so black/gray bars are seen at the left and right edges of the screen. Full: If you set your DIRECTV HD Receiver to the Full setting, : images are stretched to fit the width of the screen, like in the Pillar box format. But instead of applying black/gray bars to the sides of the screen, the program image is stretched horizontally until it is wide enough to fill your screen. Your entire TV screen is full, but the program images are a little stretched to compensate for the program to screen mismatch. Zoom : This format stretches the top and bottom edges of the image at an equal ratio, keeping the :9 aspect ratio intact. The left and right portions of the image will be cut. Zoom : This format stretches the left and right edges of the image at an equal ratio, keeping the : aspect ratio intact. The top and bottom portions of the image will be cut. Zoom : This format breaks the :9 aspect ratio and stretches the top and bottom edges more than the left and right edges of the image to view less distorted image than the one in Zoom. The top, bottom, left and right portions of the image will be cut, but less than Zoom. Zoom : This format breaks the : aspect ratio and stretches the left and right edges more than the top and bottom edges of the image to view less distorted image than the one in Zoom. The top, bottom, left and right portions of the image will be cut, but less than Zoom. Panorama: This format stretches the left and right edges of the image at a certain ratio, keeping the center of the image intact. The center of the screen will keep the equal ratio and the expansion ratio increases toward the horizontal direction at both sides. 7

11 CHAPTER CHAPTER Technical overview Technical overview These tables summarize your screen format options: If your display is a : format TV or monitor, your format options include these: For : program signals: For :9 program signals: NOTE Letter box is not available through the composite output jacks (Video Out, S-Video Out, and TV Out jacks) when the RESOLUTION SELECT button is set to 080i and the source signal is 080i. Full *Letter box Full Zoom Zoom Dolby Digital. Just as the ATSC has specified 080i or 70p as the video formats required for HDTV, they have also specified a recommended audio format: Dolby Digital.. Dolby Digital. provides discrete channels of digital audio information for use by A/V receivers capable of decoding the. channel signal. The audio signals are broken into left-front, center, right-front, left-rear, right-rear and a low-frequency effects channel (designed for subwoofers). The result when connected to a compatible Dolby Digital. channel A/V receiver and speaker setup is a home theater experience that provides much of the dynamic range, 0-degree imaging, and sonic excitement of a real theater. Not all Digital TV programming is broadcast using Dolby Digital.. For DIRECTV programming, you can see which programs are broadcast using this high-quality audio standard by checking the Info Banners and Program Guides for the Dolby Digital icon ( ). To take full advantage of the Dolby Digital. capabilities of the DIRECTV HD Receiver, you will need a Dolby Digital. compatible A/V receiver connected to the DIRECTV HD Receiver through the Dolby Digital Optical jack or the Dolby Digital Coaxial jack. If your display is a :9 format TV or monitor, your format options include these: For : program signals: Pillar box Full Zoom Zoom Panorama For :9 program signals: Full For either of these scenarios, the option you choose is a matter of preference. The FORMAT button on your remote control allows you to cycle through the formats available for your display type. NOTE You can set the color of the horizontal or vertical bars displayed for Letter box and Pillar box screen formats to either black or gray. See Chapter 7 for details. 8 9

13 CHAPTER CHAPTER Getting started Getting started Back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver AIR IN The cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish) connects to this jack. Both standard analog (NTSC) and high definition digital (ATSC) program broadcasts can be received through a single antenna connected to this jack. CABLE IN The RG- cable from cable TV provider (if you have one) connects to this jack. SATELLITE IN The RG- cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack. RF REMOTE (Optional) Inputs remote control signals using the RF receiver. VIDEO INPUT (80p/i) Connect an optional component video source, such as a DVD player. AUDIO INPUT(L, R, L, R) Inputs audio signals to your DIRECTV HD Receiver from TV, digital monitor, DVD, VCR, or other audio equipment. NOTE Connect the audio jack to L and R when using the component terminal (Y, PB or PR). Connect the audio jack to L and R when using the S-Video or Video terminal. VIDEO OUT Using standard video cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to your TV or VCR. AUDIO OUT(L,R,L,R) Using standard stereo audio cables, these jacks provide an A/V receiver capable of Dolby Prologic decoding with the left, right, center, and surround audio channel signals. COMPONENT OUT(YPBPR) Using standard A/V cables, these jacks connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts HD component video input. DOLBY DIGITAL(COAXIAL) Using a coaxial digital audio cable, this jack allows you to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to an A/V receiver that accepts coaxial digital audio input. DOLBY DIGITAL OUT(OPTICAL) Using an optical digital audio cable, this jack allows you to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to an A/V receiver that accepts optical digital audio input. TEL LINE A telephone line connected to this jack allows you to order pay per view programming. RSC This is used to connect your receiver to a computer for reading and loading data information. DVI/HDCP OUT Using a digital DVI cable, this jack connects your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV that accepts the unconverted DVI signal from a HD digital broadcast (from satellite, or antenna). Supports HDCP content protection. (For the best access to HD programming, connect this output to the corresponding DVI/HDCP input that supports HDCP technology on your HDTV or HDTV Monitor.) RGB OUT Using an RGB monitor cable, this jack connects your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV that accepts HD RGB video input. VCR CONTROL The VCR control cable connects to this jack. S-VIDEO This jack connects your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a TV or VCR that accepts S-Video input.

14 CHAPTER CHAPTER Getting started Getting started Installing the batteries in the remote control You ve unpacked the receiver and reviewed its front and back panels. Now it s time to start setting up. The first step is to install the batteries in your remote control. Unlatch the battery compartment cover on the back of remote control. Inserting the Access Card The next step is to insert your Access Card into your receiver. (You will not be able to view DIRECTV programming unless the Access Card is properly inserted into the DIRECTV HD Receiver.) For some receivers, the card may already be inserted when you unpack the box. Locate the ACCESS CARD slot. The slot is located on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Insert AAA batteries as shown, making sure the + and ends of each battery line up with the corresponding marks in the battery compartment. Insert the Access Card. Make sure the side with the bar code is facing down, and the arrow is pointing away from you. The Access Card should only be removed when replacing the card with a new one provided by DIRECTV or your program provider. Snap the cover back onto the remote control. Test the remote control to make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly. Press the MODE button repeatedly until the DIRECTV mode is selected and make sure the button lights up. If it does not light up, check the orientation of the batteries. Access Card (Top view) NOTE Alkaline batteries are strongly recommended for this remote control.

15 CHAPTER CHAPTER Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting Chapter : Setting up and connecting This chapter explains how to setup and start using your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Contents include: Before making connections Jacks and cables Connecting your DIRECTV HD Receiver Connecting the VCR control cable Turning on the DIRECTV HD Receiver for the first time Adjusting the satellite dish Testing your DIRECTV HD Receiver Setting up local networks Programming local channels Activating your DIRECTV account Upgrades Before making connections The next step is to make the necessary connections. Before you begin, please note the following important safety and setup tips. Protect your components from power surges Always turn off and unplug your DIRECTV HD Receiver, TV, and any other components before connecting or disconnecting any of the cables. Position all cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference After connecting the components, please run the audio/video cables along the side of the TV set, rather than straight down the back of the TV. Make sure that all cables are plugged or screwed tightly into their jacks. Please make sure that all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Whenever possible, route audio and video cables away from power cords. Protect your components from overheating Do not block ventilation holes in the top of the DIRECTV HD Receiver, or any other components. Make sure to position the components so that air can circulate freely. If you are positioning the components in a stand or rack, make sure to allow for proper ventilation. Do not stack components. If you have a stereo amplifier or receiver as a system component, please place it on the top shelf or top rack so that hot air rising from it will not flow around other components. Make strong connections Make sure you securely connect cables when making connections. When a tight fit makes a secure connection difficult, you can sometimes make it easier by gently twisting the cable-end while pushing it onto the jack. (Important: never twist S-Video or Optical Digital Audio cables they have specially shaped ends that must be correctly oriented before connecting.) Avoid cable damage Never kink, bend, or twist optical digital audio cables; doing so might break the fragile optical fibers they contain, rendering them unable to carry a signal. Jacks and cables The illustrations in this section show the various types of jacks and cables used to connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver. ANTENNA terminals (cable not included) Use AIR IN and CABLE IN terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system using an RG- coaxial cable, SATELLITE IN terminals can be used to connect Satellite dish input. Audio/Video out jacks and cables (RCA-type) Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV, VCR, or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier. The Video out jacks provide a basic quality composite video signal using RCA-type cables. Audio jacks can be used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to an A/V receiver. The audio/video jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio/video cable connectors are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). Telephone jack and cord The TEL LINE jack and the included telephone cord connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to a phone line. If your home does not have RJ- type phone jacks, please contact your phone company to get one installed. A continuous land-based phone line connection is required for DIRECTV Pay Per View functionality and DIRECTV subscriptions. Any calls generated by the DIRECTV HD Receiver are toll-free. These calls are typically made in the middle of the night; your phone is in use for approximately 0 seconds. 7

16 CHAPTER CHAPTER Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting S-Video jack and cable S-Video cables and jacks are used to connect to TVs, VCRs, and other video devices equipped with S-Video input jacks. S-Video connections provide a high-quality TV picture (better than RCA-type A/V jacks and cables). S-Video connectors must be correctly aligned before you can plug in the cable. Maximum resolution via this jack is 80i. (This cable carries the video signal only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) Component video jacks and cables Component video cables and jacks ( Y, PB, PR ) are used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to TVs, VCRs, and A/V receivers equipped with component video input jacks. Component video connections provide a TV picture superior to S-Video connections. Component video jacks use RCA-type cables to carry the signal. This connection is capable of displaying Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (These cables carry video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) RF REMOTE jack and cable RF REMOTE jack and cable are used to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another room in your house using the RF remote control. Use this jack and cable to connect the RF Receiver to the RF REMOTE jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver. DVI jack and cable (cable not included) Using the DVI jack and a digital DVI cable, your DIRECTV HD Receiver can provide the unconverted digital signal from digital off-air, cable, or DIRECTV programming directly to A/V devices that are capable of decoding the digital video information. The DVI jack uses HDCP content protection to allow you to view HD programming that has been encoded using the HDCP protection system. For the best access to HD programming at the highest available resolution, connect this to a HDTV that supports HDCP technology. (This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) RGB OUT jack and cable (cable not included) RGB OUT jack and cable use a computer-standard -pin VGA video connection. Each main video color, Red, Green, and Blue uses a separate pin; and other pins are used to carry vertical and horizontal sync signals. Using the RGB OUT jack and an RGB cable, you can connect your DIRECTV HD Receiver to devices equipped with RGB input jacks (computer monitors, for example). The RGB Out jack can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. (This cable carries video only; use with audio cables for the audio signal.) Optical digital audio jack and cable (cable not included) Optical digital jack and cable use light to send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped to receive and interpret this data. The jack and cable must be aligned before you plug in the cable. The jack and cable may also be covered by protective caps which you must remove before making connections. 8 9

17 CHAPTER CHAPTER Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting Coaxial digital audio jack and cable (cable not included) Coaxial digital audio jacks and cables send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped with coaxial digital audio input jacks. VCR control jack and cable The VCR control jack and cable allow your DIRECTV HD Receiver to send signals to your VCR s remote sensor, giving you the ability to program your VCR to tape programs for you using simple on-screen controls. Audio/Video input jacks and cables (RCA-type) Use these jacks and cables to connect your receiver to a TV, VCR, DVD, or to other components such as a stereo receiver or amplifier. The Video input jacks provide a high quality composite video signal using RCA-type cables. Audio jacks can be used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver to an A/V receiver. The audio/video input jacks on the back of the receiver and the audio/video cable connectors are color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). Receivable resolution modes are 80p/i. Connecting your DIRECTV HD Receiver Make sure your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV HD Receiver are turned off and unplugged. If you plan to use the DIRECTV HD Receiver to watch DIRECTV programming, connect the RG- coaxial cable running from your satellite dish to the SATELLITE IN jack on the back of your DIRECTV HD Receiver. NOTE If you plan to watch cable TV programming, connect the coaxial cable running from your cable TV system to the CABLE IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. If you plan to watch off-air TV programming (analog or digital), connect the coaxial cable running from your off-air TV antenna to the AIR IN jack on the back of the DIRECTV High- Definition Receiver. Connect the supplied phone cord to a telephone wall jack and to the TEL LINE jack on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. A triple LNB multi-satellite dish antenna including a Sat C LNB is required to receive HD programming from DIRECTV. Make video connections to your TV. Your DIRECTV HD Receiver supports the following kinds of video connections: DVI RGB component (Y, PB, PR) S-Video composite (standard A/V jacks) 0

18 CHAPTER CHAPTER Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting Choose the highest quality connection that your TV supports. (See Chapter for information on video connectors. See your TV owner s manual for information on your TV s capabilities.) The RGB, Component, and DVI jacks can carry any of the Digital TV and HDTV video resolutions. S-Video provides the next best video quality, followed by the standard A/V video outputs. Since the RGB, component and DVI jacks do not output the 80i video format, do not connect a standard definition TV capable of displaying only 80i to the RGB, componet and DVI jacks. Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. Whenever possible, you should connect both HD (RGB, Component, DVI) and SD (S-Video, A/V) interfaces to permit SD viewing of programs if HD viewing is restricted. For the best access to high-definition programming at the highest available resolution broadcast by DIRECTV, connect the DVI/HDCP output to the corresponding DVI/HDCP input that supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) technology on a HD Television (HDTV) or HDTV Monitor. Please check your HDTV or HDTV Monitor user manual or contact the television manufacturer to find out if your HDTV or HDTV Monitor supports HDCP. Whichever connection you choose, connect one end of the video cable(s) to the appropriate OUT jack(s) on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the video cable(s) to the video input(s) on your TV. 7 NOTE Make audio connections to your TV or A/V receiver. Your DIRECTV HD Receiver supports the following kinds of audio connections: optical digital coaxial digital standard A/V audio jacks Choose the highest quality connection that your TV (or A/V receiver, if you are using one) supports (see your TV or A/V receiver owner s manual for information). The optical and coaxial digital audio outputs provide the highest quality audio (see Dolby Digital. in Chapter ). The standard A/V audio jacks provide the next best audio quality. Whichever connection you choose, connect one end of the audio cable(s) to the appropriate OUT jack(s) on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the audio cable(s) to the audio input(s) on your TV. If you use the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, remove the protective plug from the jack before making connections. RGB, Component, DVI and S-Video jacks do not output audio. OR OR OR OR OR HD CONNECTIONS SD CONNECTIONS AV Receiver TV Monitor

19 CHAPTER CHAPTER Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting 8 (Optional) connect your VCR. To connect your VCR to your DIRECTV HD Receiver, you can use S-Video jack for video with the A/V audio jack for audio A/V jacks for both audio and video 9 If you connected your TV using RGB/DVI or YPBPR output, press the output mode button to select RGB/DVI or YPBPR output mode. NOTE Choose the best quality connection that is supported by your VCR (and that you did not already use to connect your TV). The S-Video jack provides the highest quality video for your VCR connection. The A/V jacks provide the next best video quality and high quality audio for your VCR. Whichever connection you choose, connect one end of the audio and video cables to the appropriate OUT jack(s) on your DIRECTV HD Receiver. Connect the other end of the audio and video cable(s) to the audio and video inputs on your VCR. Finally, connect your VCR to your TV by connecting audio and video output jacks on your VCR to available audio and video input jacks on your TV. If you use the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, remove the protective plug from the jack before making connections. RGB, Component, DVI and S-Video jacks do not output audio. 0 (Optional) follow the instructions on the next page if you have a VCR and want to hook up the VCR control. Plug in the power cords for your TV, A/V receiver, and DIRECTV HD Receiver. Setting your TV input button To view any of the programming from your DIRECTV HD Receiver (satellite, cable, or off-air), set your TV to display the input from the video input jack you used to connect the DIRECTV HD Receiver. (This is a setting on your TV usually controlled by a Video, Input, or Mode button. See your TV manual for help.) Also, if necessary, set your A/V receiver to play the audio from the audio input jack you used to make the audio connection. See your A/V receiver manual for help. Connecting the RF remote cable with RF receiver. You can operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another room in your house using the RF remote control. (Optional) Connect the RF Receiver to the RF REMOTE jack of the Digital Satellite Receiver. NOTE VCR The operating range of the remote control is about 00 feet when connecting the RF receiver. This may decrease due to ambient reception conditions, weak batteries, obstacle, etc...

20 CHAPTER CHAPTER Setting up and connecting Setting up and connecting Connecting the VCR control cable The VCR control cable allows your DIRECTV HD Receiver to automatically program your VCR to record a TV program. By selecting a Record option from the on-screen Program Guide, you can direct the VCR control cable to flash signals to the VCR s remote control sensor programming the VCR to tape a TV program for you. To connect the VCR control cable to your DIRECTV HD Receiver, follow these steps: Plug the VCR control cable into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Remove the backing tape from the adhesive on the other end of the VCR control cable. Stick the VCR control next to the remote control sensor on your VCR. (See the manual for your VCR if you are not sure where its remote sensor is located.) Turning on the DIRECTV HD Receiver for the first time You have completed the connection steps and are ready to start using your DIRECTV HD Receiver. The first step is to turn on the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Turn on your TV and set it to display the signal from your DIRECTV HD Receiver. If you connected the DIRECTV HD Receiver to video input jacks on your TV, you will need to set your TV to display the input from these jacks. Usually this is done by pressing a Video, Input, or Mode button on your TV s remote control. (See the manual for your TV if you need help.) Press the POWER button on the DIRECTV HD Receiver s remote control or on the front of the DIRECTV HD Receiver. Characters will be displayed on the VFD in the front panel. If this is the first time you have turned on your DIRECTV HD Receiver, it will take a few moments to acquire the program guide from the satellite. During this process, the Progress screen appears. When the program guide has been fully acquired, the Progress screen clears and the TV screen is displayed. You are ready to continue setting up your DIRECTV System. Memorizing Channels If your DIRECTV HD Receiver is able to acquire the program guide and display TV programs, your satellite dish is setup and working. You can skip ahead to the section on Setting the dish type. If your DIRECTV HD Receiver cannot acquire the program guide, and you intend to watch DIRECTV programming, you may need to adjust the way your satellite dish is installed. To do this, first make sure your TV and DIRECTV HD Receiver are turned on and connected to each other properly. Then follow the instructions below to use your DIRECTV HD Receiver s Menu system to set up your satellite dish. NOTE Before you can use the VCR control cable to program your VCR, you must set up the VCR control. See Setting up the VCR control in Chapter for details. 7

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